Nicolás Otamendi sparks concern after Benfica v Porto | OneFootball

Benfica captain Nicolás Otamendi left the Clássico, which ended in a 2-2 draw against Porto at Luz, with physical complaints. The Argentine center-back was substituted in the 75th minute, limping and struggling on the field, and was replaced by António Silva.

After the match, the defender explained his physical condition, describing the moment as a blow that left him unable to feel his foot. Despite this, he tried to convey confidence, stating that “things are returning to normal” and that he will work to be fit for the next game.

Despite the bitter taste of the draw in the 25th round of the League, José Mourinho’s protégé maintained a message of hope: “We still believe,” reminding everyone that there are several finals left until the end of the league and that the fans are an important motivating factor.

The Dragons opened the scoring with a goal from Danish player Victor Froholdt in the 10th minute and extended their lead with a goal from Polish player Oskar Pietuszewski in the 40th, but the Eagles responded in the second half with goals from Norwegian Andreas Schjelderup in the 69th and Luxembourger Leandro Barreiro in the 88th.

This season, wearing the Benfica shirt, Nicolás Otamendi — valued at 1 million euros — has already played a total of 43 matches: 24 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 14 in the Champions League, two in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup, and one in the Super Cup. In the 3,809 minutes he has played, he has scored three goals.

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